| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $50.45 | 9.528% | $55.2569 | $55.26 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.87 | 3.487% | $16.4234 | $16.42 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.74 | 12.257% | $22.1595 | $22.16 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.34 | 4.426% | $147.5957 | $147.60 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.31 | 13.711% | $90.1842 | $90.18 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.90 | 7.260% | $128.6047 | $128.60 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.40 | 3.206% | $229.5301 | $229.53 | $229.55 | $229.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.01 | $689.7545 | $689.75 | $689.75 | $689.80 | |